I am a firm believer that finger foods are one of God’s gifts to busy mothers. There is simply nothing more convenient than a good finger food when you are starving on the run. And mothers are always always on the run. I can honestly tell you that there are many days when my little ones were infants that I would have gone all day without eating had there not been any food in the house that I could just grab with one hand. I made sure to stock up on things like berries and nuts and olives to get me through breastfeeding marathons. But my favorite things to snack on were meats and cheeses….

Stop what you are doing and go look in your freezer. See that bag of over-ripe bananas that you have been saving since the resurrection? Yeah, the ones you wanted to make banana bread with but have never found the motivation? Go ahead and get that out, because i’ve got your motivation right here. Cinnamon Streusel.

When my husband had to work out of town over the weekend, the girls and I were feeling a little blue. And nothing cures our blues better than getting in the kitchen and creating together. When we create with chocolate, it’s bright smiles and giggles all day….

I’ve always loved a hot bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Sweet, creamy, and comforting. I played around with several versions when I cut the grains, and I fell in love with my Two Minute Oatmeal. I recently made the switch to AIP, so it was back to the drawing board. This porridge hit the nail on the head. Plantains provide a hearty starchiness, while shredded coconut and a surprise veggie give it the perfect mouth feel!…

To make my mornings a little more simple around these holidays, I wanted an easy grab and go option for my busy weeks ahead. So I grabbed my little helpers, and together we whipped up the most delectable Double Chocolate Muffins. While I certainly devoured them per their intended purpose, first thing this morning with my giant cup of coffee, they were so decadent and fudgy that I just could not justify giving them to my children for breakfast. So as not to mislead, I decided “brownie muffins” was a suitable title. Gluten and refined sugar free, I’m pretty sure these are better than stopping for a donut or pouring a bowl of cereal. Get the best of both worlds – a warm, moist, fudgy brownie in muffin form! Enjoy a nice after dinner treat, mid-day snack, or just go ahead and grab one as you run out the door this morning. I won’t tell if you won’t….

Pumpkin. Spice. Donut. Holes. Need I say more? Okay I will. Gluten Free. Yes, I know. I pretty much have my breakfast plans set for the rest of the year. A few of these babies, a slice or two of bacon, and a tall cup of joe. Perfection. I actually gave in and tried a pumpkin spice donut hole from dunkin donuts last week…..big mistake. I was very disappointed. Honestly, they do not even compare to these much healthier much tastier alternative. These puppies are so moist, with the perfect balance of spice, and they actually taste like pumpkin! And guess what. Zero frying involved….

I have become very dependent on caffeine lately. I was never much of a coffee drinker until after my second child started walking. Taking care of two toddlers (and attempting to keep the house clean) is a lot of work. Add blogging and homeschooling on top of that….and I’m up to about three cups a day. Whether i’m waking up to a hot cup of coffee, or mellowing out in the evening with a nice Chai latte, I like to have a little something to munch on. …

Our FunBites Minion cutter has been getting quite a bit of use around here! In fact, it hasn’t made it a day without being used. Lyla literally woke up this morning asking if we can make breakfast with her goggles. These cute little Minion pancakes are by far her favorite creation. She gobbled them all up! After a little play time of course. Bee-doh Bee-doh!! These Paleo Banana Pancakes are just as simple for you to whip up as they are for your little ones to cut into minions. All you need is a few ingredients, a funbites cutter, and some imagination! …

I have never been one to dive head first into the annual pumpkin craze. Not that I don’t like pumpkin, I’ve just never become pumpkin obsessed. Fall rolls around, the temperature drops a few degrees, and everyone is slipping into their boots and leggings and heading to starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte. Don’t lie, you know you did it. I, however, have never caught that pumpkin fever…until today.

Hey y'all! I'm Heather.
I am a yankee turned southern.
I live in Themiddleofnowhere, Georgia, where my husband and I are building our home from scratch. I take pride in doing things the good old fashioned way. My days are spent homeschooling on the homestead, creating delicious Paleo recipes with farm-fresh ingredients, and striving to please my husband and my Heavenly Father.
Healing from autoimmune disease through diet and Jesus Christ, I am here to share with you my passion for food, faith, and family

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